Pittsburgh Engineer District to invest $12.9 million at Montgomery Locks and Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Pittsburgh District reports that it plans to spend $12.9 million to install two new dam lift gates and a new control system at the Montgomery Locks

Corps advises mariners of Emsworth primary lock chamber closure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District reports that Emsworth Lock and Dam, located on the Ohio River at mile 6.2, is to initiate a closure of the primary lock chamber

USACE St. Paul District to close 4 locks and dams

John T. Myers Locks and Dam set for July 8 closure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District reports that, due to scheduled maintenance and repairs, the main (1,200-foot) chamber at John T. Myers Locks and Dam on the Ohio River at

BB Riverboats resumes cruises

After being closed since March 16 because of COVID-19 restrictions, BB Riverboats resumed its sternwheeler cruises on the Ohio River on Memorial Day weekend — with discounted rates and social-distancing policies in

Kentucky fireboat gets a permanent home

The City of Covington, Ky., reports that its 35 ft fireboat is to get a new, permanent home. Covington’s Fire Boat 1 — powered by two 300-horsepower Evinrude E-TEC engines and mounting